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OUR FIRST ISSUE | A MAGAZINE FOR ARTISTS BY ARTISTS
FRUGAL
FASHION
FINDS
BEHIND THE
SCENES:
JUST GOD
FINE ARTS, MUSIC &
MADISON NIGHTLIFE
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No.
FEBRUARY 2013 | projectfamous.com
KAREN
WHEELOCK
SINGER • SONGWRITER
ON THE WAY TO LIVING THE DREAM
by Joey Broyles
HOW TO WRITE POETRY
HUSTLE AND BUSTLE,
BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CITY
A MAGAZINE FOR ARTISTS BY ARTISTS
Joey Broyles Editor in Chief
EDITORIAL
Kelly Lajter Managing Editor
Simone LaPierre Contributing Editor
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Addie Peck
Anika Lautenbach
CONTRIBUTING COPY EDITOR
Lewis Bosworth
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
AJ Greisen
Dan Howard
Addie Peck
CONTRIBUTING ARTIST
Arden Lindner
CONTRIBUTING HAIR STYLIST
Lindsey Prazak
CONTRIBUTING MAKEUP ARTIST
Simone LaPierre
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DAN HOWARD
FEBRUARY 2013 NO. 001 | PROJECTFAMOUS.COM
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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
EVENT CALENDAR
LAST NIGHT
GALLERY
HIGH NOON SALOON, RED DRAGON TV, INFERNO
COVER STORY
On The Way to Living
The Dream
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BY JOEY BROYLES
PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAN HOWARD
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FASHION
FROM: GUERRILLA THRIFTER
Frugal Fashion Finds
BY ADELINE PECK | PHOTOGRAPHY BY AJ GREISEN
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BEHIND THE SCENES
JUST WOOTTON:
Behind The Scenes Of “Just God”
BY KELLY LAJTER
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TAKE THE FIRST STEP
You’re A Poet And You Know It
BY ANIKA LAUTENBACH
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MUSIC
WHITE WOLF:
Finding Serenity Through Song
BY KELLY LAJTER
THE ARTS
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Hustle and Bustle, Bright Lights, Big City
BY SIMONE LAPIERRE
Stage Door (Actors Seeking Auditions)
GALLERY
• ARDEN LINDNER ARTWORK
• ADELINE PECK PHOTOGRAPHY
• JASON OCKER PHOTOGRAPHY
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PROJECTFAMOUS.COM | FEBRUARY 2013
Letter from the Editor
WELCOME TO PROJECT FAMOUS
Starting a magazine is an ambitious project. It is time consuming, a lot of hard
work, and there are a lot of raised eyebrows. It is also something I am passionate
about and I find that time spent doing what one loves is always
rewarding. I have a great appreciation and respect for my fellow artists and I
wanted to find a way to build a stronger community for them. Here at Project
Famous, we are independent artists who come from different backgrounds,
yet, we all share the same goal: make art. Project Famous is a magazine for
artists, by artists. This magazine is the companion to the artist as well as an
entertainment catalogue for Madisonians.
When this issue is published, you will be entering into a world that I’ve
known only for the past eight months. As both the founder of the Project
Famous artist collective and this magazine, I will tell you that my daily
life can be a little surreal. Waking up to go back to my “real” job after
spending a four-day weekend making a music video isn’t easy. Not
everyone has had the luck I’ve had and I’m pleased with the goals I’ve
accomplished. These past eight months have transformed so many lives
for the better and I’m especially excited to introduce you to all these
talented artists, including my dear friend, Karen Wheelock (“On The
Way to Living The Dream,” page 21).
With the debut of our first issue, we are focused on the purpose of the magazine.
Project Famous will cover local artists of all mediums in the Madison area. We will provide our readers
with great information from upcoming shows to full feature films, resources, and a calendar of local events.
Each section of the magazine showcases the Madison you live in every day. Perhaps you are looking to become
more involved in theater, want to know more about Madison’s nightlife, or you simply want to support a local
filmmaker; it’s all here for you.
There are many people in this city who have not even considered the idea that they too, are artists. We
have dedicated a section in our magazine just for those curious souls called: “Take The First Step.” Each month,
(“Take The First Step,” page 16), explores different mediums of art covering the basics from how to get started
to informative tutorials. Project Famous seeks to inspire budding artists to find courage and get those creative
juices flowing. The world is full of critics. It is often said that being an artist is a waste of your time. From my
experience, I have found that if you believe you are an artist then you will become the artist. If art is truly in
the eye of the beholder, then only the individual knows what art is to them.
I’m excited for you to read this first issue. If you like what you see, please subscribe to our monthly
newsletter on the site. (Visit http://www.projectfamous.com) The newsletter is not intrusive; it comes out once
a month, serves as a preview to the magazine, provides you access to exclusive content, and provides the link
to the free download of the Project Famous magazine. Enjoy the magazine and remember: Do what you
love, because in the end that’s what you’ll be remembered for.
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
JOEY BROYLES
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LOOK # 1
ince fashion’s first beginnings, the importance of the infamous “little black dress” has been a must have
in the closets of clothes conscious. Through the power of the almighty Thrift, why have just one when you
can have multiple “little black dresses”. Let’s make that perfect fitting dress, plural! Here are three different
looks with three different little black dresses. All affordable with a little effort and a sharp eye for
discount!
Red and Black Telephone Realness
• Black Pencil Dress with Tuxedo Stripping (Boomerangs Thrift Store $4.99)
• J. Jill Black Leather Flats (St. Vincent Du Paul $5.99) Get Creative and customize your thrift store basics – Add acrylic
paint and a layer of Modge Podge sealer
• Red Tights (Target $1.99 Clearance)
• Red Faux Leather Belt (Boomerangs Thrift Store $0.99)
• Telephone Brooch ($5 shopgoodwillmadison.com)
Add red lipstick and your fiercest attitude and you’re in business!
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LOOK # 2
Muted Suede Fall Chic’
• Vintage Black Jersey Stretch Dress with 16” Front Slit (Savers $2.99 Clearance)
• Black Wide Brimmed Wire Enforced Hat (Goodwill $0.99)
• Reform Taupe Sheer Button Front Blouse (Re-Threads $8.99)
• Vintage Weight Lifting Belt (Good Style Shop $12.99)
• Vintage Suede Slouch Boots (Savers $5.99)
• Turquoise Gold-tone Ring (Boomerangs $5.99)
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Isaac I Love You Mizrahi Floral Frock
• Isaac Mizrahi Floral Blazer (Goodwill $5.99)
• GAP Drop Back Black Cotton Jersey Dress (Re-Threads $8)
• Cream Peep-Toe Vintage Pumps (Pink Poodle $12)
• Black Thigh-High Tights (Target $1.99 Clearance)
• Multi-Colored Beaded Braided Necklace (Boomerangs $4.99)
The Thrill of the Thrift is a bug easily caught! Now go catch it and
give it to all of your friends.
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BEHIND THE SCENES
Just Wootton:
Behind the Scenes of Just God
Making of Just God pictured Jim O’Connell, Jeff Hoffman,
Doug Reed, Robert Lughai.
by Kelly Lajter
Valerie Zisman
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Kelly Lajter
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Making of Just God pictured Wendy Martin, Jim O’Connell,
Nicholas Wootton
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Kelly Lajter
Making of Just God pictured from left to right: Nicholas Wootton, Veronica Harper, Casem AbuLughod
or many filmmakers, an idea for a movie comes from every day conversations and
observations. For Madison-Native Nicholas Wootton an idea for a film occurred one
evening during dinner with his son and wife. The idea was born from two concepts:
The first was that God is a mid-level manager and not even the most important
individual in the religious hierarchy. The second was a joke about a sweet, young girl
being a powerful drug dealer. It was through the marriage of these two musings that
Wootton’s Just God started to take shape.
Just God is the story of Father Stevens and how his life of good moral values, tainted by poor moral conduct,
acted upon for the greater good of man, lands him in an undesirable position upon his death. He is stuck on trial with an
unfair judge and jury and is threatened with being reincarnated on Earth as a sentient liquid (think of a puddle of water
with feelings). Upon seeking to overthrow the court, Father Stevens goes straight to the top to see God and discovers that
things aren’t always what we think they are in Heaven.
With an extensive cast of local talent including published playwright and actor Doug Reed, Monkey Business
Institute’s Casem AbuLughod and Jennifer Javornik, Slice of Life’s own Veronica Harper, and new-to-screen Wendy
Martin, Just God delivers familiar faces, comedy, and a surprise ending.
This film isn’t a character story; stories about who are the heroes and villains aren’t that interesting to Wootton.
“It’s not a story about characters as I see it; none of them are fully fleshed out, three-dimensional characters.” His intention
is to entertain his audience by showing them visually interesting techniques and unique ideas.
“Good ideas gestate and grow,” Wootton explains. “It’s been about three years of this idea churning.” About a
year and a half ago Wootton approached past collaborative partners and close friends, Robert Lughai (Tarazod Films) and
Michael Haven (Exchange Productions), with his brainchild. Wootton, Haven, and Lughai have worked together on
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multiple projects over the last few years and he was excited to get them on board.
“They were totally committed [to Just God] from the start. We have a very good artistic rapport and that’s
a very nice chemistry to have. I find the greatest joy in collaborating. I’m very grateful.”
To be distributed by Windmiller Media, Just God will be submitted to Film Festivals across the Nation, starting
with the Wisconsin Film Festival this fall. We’ll be checking in again with Wootton and Crew in the coming months.
Keep up with Just God as production continues this Spring and the news of a release date draw near at
http://www.facebook.com/JustGodMovie.
Making of Just God pictured (left to right) Michael Haven, Robert
Lughai, Nicholas Wootton.
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TAKE THE FIRST STEP
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How to Write Poetry
(You're a Poet and You Know It)
by Anika Lautenbach
any people claim that writing cannot be taught, that the ability to construct
poetry is some whimsical gift only a few are born with. However, like most
creative endeavors, a poem simply needs to be nurtured. Its growth depends
on one simple seed: the desire to write. Sure, we can't all be the next William
Wordsworth but anyone can have an idea or an emotion and the urge to express
it. It is my goal to prove to you that the only tools you really need to start are a
pen and paper. The rest is up to you.
First of all, there is no “right way” to be a poet. It's possible you have romanticized how a poet should act and
what is necessary to fuel the writing process. Perhaps you picture someone in a beret sitting in a cafe, sipping tea and
scribbling in a Moleskine notebook. Maybe you prefer to picture some one clicking away in the middle of the night,
chain smoking cigarettes and listening to Miles Davis. In reality, writers come in all shapes and sizes. Many jot down
ideas whenever they can—during their break at work, while their children are sleeping, at the kitchen table, etc. The
important thing is to find a bit of time and a place to sit. A lot of poetry handbooks stress the importance of writing every
day, at the same time, as a way to manipulate creativity. The idea is that if you are consistent, the time and place will
serve as a sort of trigger for poetic output. Perhaps, in a perfect world, all of us aspiring writers could find this space in
our lives. However, if you are just starting and writing is not your primary focus, you can design your own process around
your schedule.
Now that you've found your time and place, how do you start? What is really simplistic and terribly overwhelming
about poetry is that it can truly be about anything. It's important to remember that your poem does not always need to
tackle life's burning questions, does not need to be about something catastrophic, and does not need to change the world.
Do not put too much pressure on yourself to write something “brilliant” when all you really need to do is write something
that has meaning for you. So, look around. What is it, at this moment, that strikes you as beautiful or has been on your
mind recently? Are you in total awe of how the snow is falling or the way your cat is curled up on your lap? Have you
been thinking a lot about a certain relationship, something at school or work? I would recommend that you focus on
whatever you feel the most strongly about at that moment. Later, when you feel more comfortable with writing, you can
explore any topic, even if you don't have any direct experience with the subject matter.
Once you have your idea, write down key words or images that relate to your topic. Just like an artist often
sketches before they paint, it helps for a writer to “warm up” their poetic muscles. For example, if I were to write a poem
about snow, I would compose the following list: white, cold, blanket, snow angel, snowmobiling with my dad, catching
flakes on my tongue, bare trees, etc. Challenge yourself to compose this list for five minutes, writing whatever comes to
mind without any sort of filter. This is often referred to as a “free write.” It allows the poet to come up with the building
blocks before they construct the actual poem. After writing such a list, a few words or ideas may be especially appealing
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to you. This is your starting point. Whenever you are stuck or are suffering from the very elusive writer's block, start
small. You may not be able to sit down and write a masterpiece from start to finish but you can always make a list. The
next step is simply interacting with your own thoughts and memories. What does the snow mean to you? Write it down.
What does it remind you of? Write it down. It's all about giving yourself the time and space to reflect. This is how you
become a writer.
Besides urging you to actively reflect, the only thing I can offer you as a writer are suggestions for appreciating
and perceiving the world as fully as possible. It's all about utilizing your senses and being fully present in each moment.
First of all, pay attention not only to the meaning of words but the way they sound. How do certain words roll off the
tongue? Are they soft like a caress or are they sharp like nails on a chalk board? Words have their own personality and
you can decide how to best use them to express your view of the world. Language comes to life in the mouth of the
speaker and grows to maturity in the mind of the poet. Next, look around. Notice the details and what makes a place
unique. If you are writing in your home, notice the cracks in the walls, the way the light cascades across the floor, the
photographs you choose to hang, etc. No matter where you are, let yourself see everything that is there. Let yourself
smell cookies baking and be reminded of your grandmother. Drink a glass of lemonade and let the tartness on your tongue
remind you of a summer from your childhood. All of this observation will serve as material for your next writing session.
If you want to write poetry, you should read poetry. I am not saying you should restrict yourselves to only this
genre but if you truly want to learn how to write something that carries an emotional resonance or punches you in the gut
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when you read it, consult the pros. Start with
anthologies and read a lot
of poetry by a lot of different
authors. After this sampling, you will hopefully
find a few poets that you connect with. Read their collections and
ask yourself whether it is the style or the content you admire and decide if that is
something you should strive for in your own work. From there, you can start to play around with similes, metaphors,
haiku, persona poems, sonnets, etc. Whatever you enjoy about poetry, you are fully capable of producing yourself.
When you're starting out, write poetry for you. In many ways, writing can be an incredibly therapeutic experience.
Allow yourself an outlet for frustration and pain but also create a space for you to describe everything that brings you joy.
Write when the feelings are fresh and write often. If you are simply using poetry for your own enjoyment or as a means
of dealing with life's obstacles, do not worry about polishing. However, if poetry is something you want to share with
the world and you have the desire to connect with some one through language, give yourself the time to edit. This is
when your life becomes your narrative. Your experience can be stripped, embellished, and molded like a lump of clay.
You can always sculpt something vibrant from something gray. Through poetry you can offer a part of yourself, an idea
that another person can use to know you better. Perhaps, if they're lucky, through reading your poetry, they may even
know themselves better.
Now, many people claim that they don't write because everything has already been said, that we as modern writers
are incapable of originality. Yes, it's true that we have been communicating for a long time. For ages, we have been
trying to understand one another, have been attempting to shape the world through language. However, there has never
been anyone exactly like you. We all have a unique history and set of experiences that allows us the capacity to surprise
each other. If everything has been said before, I want to hear it in a new way, from your mouth, from the ink on your
paper. So, come on snowflake, and start writing.
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KAREN WHEELOCK
On the Way to
Living the Dream
by Joey Broyles
DAN HOWARD
I met with singer-songwriter Karen Wheelock and we
had a conversation about her past year of personal
success from writing songs, making a music video,
and her new appreciation for false eyelashes. We also
talked about the beginning because that’s as important
as breakfast!
JOEY BROYLES: What are a few things we
ought to know about Karen Wheelock?
KAREN WHEELOCK: I giggle a lot. I’m pretty
laid back and down to earth and like to have
fun. I don’t like drama and my music video might
seem like I’m a little bit dramatic.
This past October, Karen had the opportunity to make
her first music video, “Stitches.” In the music video
“I’M A
FAIRLY LAID BACK
PERSON.”
Karen plays the part of a fairy queen as well as
herself: a parallel of fantasy and reality. Karen
adorned in flowing blacks and purples looking like a
cross between a Grimm Brother’s villain and a
Disney princess.
JB: How do you differ from the fairy queen?
KW: I don’t wear that much makeup. I don’t
show my feelings like that… I’m a fairly laid back
person.
In the video Karen’s alter ego steps out of the forest
and blows up emotionally like an angry child
throwing her staff to the ground. Cut to an angry
Karen, using magic because there’s always magic, she
blows off her left and right arms. Further into the
video Karen is sewn back together by a mystical
woman called Healer played by local actress Jane
Leahy. The footage still in the editing room but looks
to be promising treat.
Teasing her about the heavy makeup she had to wear
in the music video.
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JB: When was the first time you wore a pair of
false eyelashes?
KW: At the fake rock band photo shoot put on
by Project Famous.
As I recall they looked great on her. Since that photo
shoot Karen has put on a few more pairs of false
eyelashes. But don’t judge the girl for waiting so long
to wear false eyelashes; she does quite well without
them. Like Snow White, she has the fair skin and dark
hair thing going for her. She’s dressed in a red, black,
and grey plaid skirt flaring slightly above the knee.
Underneath she is wearing a simple black undershirt
and a ruffled red cardigan buttoned once at the waist.
She struts her stuff in black leggings and black suede
boots to kick off a regular Friday night. And she
comes complete with accessories! On her neck she
wears a silver pendant from her grandmother, and
around her wrist a beautiful silver chain link bracelet
with a heart charm made by her new beau. Oh, did I
mention she’s got a hounds-tooth bomber coat?
Let’s turn back the clock to the beginning of Karen’s
journey: birth, childhood, and her love for music.
JB: What’s your full name?
KW: Karen Ann Wheelock.
JB: Where were you born?
KW: Janesville, Wisconsin.
JB: How long have you been singing?
KW: I grew up singing…in kindergarten and
church class I sang a lot. Even though I was an
extremely shy kid, for some reason I loved to
perform.
All in all she’s got about 29 years of experience
carrying a tune.
KW: I really liked to sing into hairbrushes at
home, and I liked to pretend I was a backup
singer… I wanted to be a backup singer when I
grew up.
Surrounded by oldies music singing along to an
Aretha Franklin classic “Chain Of Fools,” Wheelock
begins to sing with a glimmer in her eye.
KW: Chain, chain, chain… Chain of fools…I
really liked The Beatles growing up too. My parents immersed us in the Beatles.
JB: As a teenager where did you go to collect
your thoughts?
KW: I grew up on a farm that had 240 acres; my
parents still live there. I would go for long walks
in the pastures and think stuff out to myself. And
sometimes I’d sing to myself. That was a
calming, happy place for me whenever I was
having issues as a teen.
JB: So you’ve been singing forever?
KW: I don’t even remember when I first started
singing; honestly, I just know that I always liked
to do it… Learning how to match a tone was
pretty easy for me.
Musical since birth, Karen sang in choir from
kindergarten through senior year of college, gradually
finding her voice through years of vocal training. She
received her first guitar in high school and took
lessons for a short period of time. Then put the guitar
on hold for one reason or another. Even though she
didn’t start playing guitar again until college, the
drive was still there. She wrote a love song for her
then boyfriend and did not receive much
encouragement as a result. When she was done playing the love song for her then musician boyfriend, he
replied, “That’s as simple as I thought it would be.”
A bit discouraged, it took some courage for Wheelock
to pick it up again, but she did.
JB: When did you start to write your own songs?
KW: Around this time last year, I thought there’s
a lot of songs that I know how to sing. I found a
few songs that I could play. I put one up on
“YouTube” and it shared I with my friends. That’s
when I finally started getting my act together to
write.
Last year, she and guitar which she calls Melba had
written a few songs: “Smooth Talker,” was her first,
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followed by “Sparkle In My Eye.” In a basement
apartment she discovered the courage she had been
lacking and the power of writing her own songs. The
brave new Karen started to share herself a little piece
at a time. Still humble when she shared these new
songs with friends and found out that they were in
fact “good” songs. With her love for songwriting and
a long-term relationship going nowhere, she penned
her song “Stitches,” a poignant song that almost
anyone can relate to.
JB:
What is
“Stitches”?
the
story
behind
KW: It wasn’t
anything super dramatic. I
had the realization that we
weren’t the best match. I
felt like we were more
roommates than in a
relationship. We had
gotten very
complacent and didn’t
have a lot in
common… It was one
of the hardest
decisions I ever had to
make.
Looking back on the breakup,
she does not seem bitter but
rather just aware of the ghosts from
her past. Working out all the emotions
of a four-year relationship, the two called
it quits in 2011. Over that next month Karen
began moving out, discovering she was seeing less of
her ex while still living under the same roof. It was
then that she discovered her ex had moved on.
JB: What was going through your head?
KW: It made me feel like our relationship wasn’t
legitimate… I remember I was sitting in my
apartment and my heart was hurting then. Like
physically hurting. “Don’t you know I’ve got
stitches in my heart.”
JB: Why did you choose “Stitches” as your first
music video?
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I WANT PEOPLE TO
KNOW THERE IS
HAPPINESS IN TIME,
AND THAT IF YOU
ARE PATIENT, YOU’LL
FIND IT.
KW: I’ve had a lot of people tell me that they
could relate to that song…that’s the one I’ve put
the most heart into. I thought it would be cool to
do a music video.
JB: What do you want people to take away from
the song and the music video?
KW: I feel like it’s a relatable song that hopefully
pulls at some people’s heartstrings… I feel like
the music video is kind of uplifting in the end. I
want people to know there is happiness in time, and
that if you are patient, you’ll find it.
Being an independent artist means you sometimes do
more than one job when it comes to creating a product
such as a music video. Karen is no exception to this rule.
Even with her small crew, she was involved in every aspect of the video from casting calls, location scout, costumes, producer, to post-production. Currently she and
her director Robin James spend a chunk of their time editing the video just right before they hand it off to the CGI
artist.
Karen is an exciting, giggly and spirited artist who you
may find singing at the occasional open mic night and a
regular performer on “Vaudevillains.” She is working
hard towards making more music. So spread the word:
Karen Wheelock, the down to earth singer-songwriter and
sometimes vixen!
You can find more of Karen’s music on
http://www.soundcloud.com/rockoutwithren and all her
latest news and performance dates are posted on
her Facebook page
http://www.facebook.com/karenwheelockmusic
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MUSIC
White Wolf:
Finding Serenity Through Song
Story and Photos by
Kelly Lajter
Red Dragon TV houses paintings, wooden carvings, and
other assorted sculptures that White Wolf has created as
a form of therapy. Pictured here is White Wolf with his
hand-carved pine “tribal hermetics.”
The term “Namaste” is one of universal meaning and the exact history cannot be traced, though there is a story of
Krishna doing away with teenage girls’ clothing while bathing, and only after they perform the Namaste gesture to him
(pressing both palms together in front of their chests and bowing) would he return their clothing. The meaning of Namaste
can be easily summarized as “My spirit acknowledges your spirit and accepts them both as one;” though there are many
variations of this sentiment and much philosophizing can accompany the true origin and definition of the term. Local
musician, Ari John White Wolf, believes Namaste to mean “the divinity in me sees that there is divinity in you.” With this
meaning representing an overall outlook on life, White Wolf finds himself centered and healed.
It is through his own song, “Namaste,” written in 2006 after an incredibly hard break-up, that the lyrics “I’ll be
okay, someday… Every day I get rid of another piece of you” help him in his journey of becoming completely healed.
But though this song helps him close that specific door in his life, he still finds himself writing more songs to help cope
with a lifetime of heartache and torment.
At 18, White Wolf joined the Marine Corps for what he thought would give him purpose and define a sense of
community. Instead, he found himself more alienated than before. After two years of service he was discharged, and
soon after he found himself traveling the East of the Mississippi in Wilmington, North Carolina, back to Madison, then
off to Florida to attempt reconnection with his family. After all these years of traveling and searching for solace, he found
himself once again in Wisconsin. In 1995, White Wolf was involved in the abusive and hurtful relationship that both
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broke him, and through therapy and personal progression,
rebuilt him.
It was after the break-up of that relationship that he
first picked up a guitar and started to write his own songs.
“Namaste” marked the beginning of his musical healing.
He enjoys writing his own songs and playing the accompanying guitar which allows him complete creative freedom.
White Wolf performs his original music
on a show called, “Inna Godda
Davida,”
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which airs on a local
internet TV channel, via Red Dragon
TV Cultural Center on Lakeside Street, near downtown
Madison. It is at Red Dragon TV that White Wolf makes
his home, his music, and brings other musicians and performers together to showcase their artistry, by way of Inna
Godda Davida, every Friday.
Through Red Dragon TV, White Wolf has created a
community of sorts for local artists to come and perform,
support one another, and develop camaraderie and connection that White Wolf feels he has lacked his whole life. In
the ‘80s, Mark Wiley, a member of the local bands Figure
Five and Side Effects, came along and mentored White
Wolf. Today, White Wolf says that he is very thankful for
Wiley and still considers him a friend.
For White Wolf, a helping hand never goes unnoticed or unappreciated. He hopes that by way of offering
his music and his space at Red Dragon TV, he can demonstrate to those who may be feeling hopeless, or without purpose that there is a place for them. Through self-expression
and self-awareness life can be lived peacefully.
“LOVE YOURSELF.
BE GOOD TO
YOURSELF.”
“PSALM 1” by White Wolf
White Wolf has over a dozen original songs
under his belt including “Welcome To The Show”
which is a song about connection as well as the Native
American inspired “Native Winds.” When asked if
there was a recurring theme to his songs, he stated,
“They’re all stories from the journey of life- things that
have hit me hard, that mean a lot to me. Like the song
‘Namaste…’ I used to not be able to sing it without
crying every time. There are many songs that do that
for me still today.”
With major musical influences such as Joe Jackson, Mark Wiley, Baaba Maal, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, and “Punk David Bowie,” White Wolf is able to
take his Martin acoustic guitar and write tunes less folk
and more rock, with “edginess.” To listen to his music
though, one cannot expect to look him up on iTunes or
pop over to a record store. White Wolf has never sold
his music and doesn’t intend to. He would rather pass
his microphone to another musician and let them perform as well, rather than dominate the stage.
When I asked him if he had any advice for others who are in the same frame of mind that he was once
in long ago, he simply stated: “Love yourself. Be good
to yourself.” This is what he strives for daily. Having
the outlet for his songwriting and a place to share it with
others continues to build his confidence, showmanship,
and pushes him towards his ultimate goal of total healing and love.
“Peace, Love, Unity and Respect” are White
Wolf’s motto. This should be as Universal as Namaste.
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THE ARTS
Hustle and Bustle,
Bright Lights, Big Cityby Simone LaPierre
that provides more for its audience than just
entertainment.
Check out their upcoming play, "Not The Artist," by
Kurt McGinnis Brown - directed by BST’s own
Artistic Director, Heather Renken. Be sure to come
back and see BST’s other 2013 shows for something
completely different.
The Explorative Bartell Theatre houses four
sensational theatre groups:
1) Madison Theatre Guild, Madison's oldest theater
group, whose upcoming show is Neil Simon's
"Rumors," directed by and starring the multi-talented
Lee Wald-Hart. “Rumors” will be running March
22nd - April 6th.
“Hustle and bustle, bright lights, big city” is not really
the first thing you think of when you think of
Madison - but, if you are in awe of the talent you find
on Broadway, then you'll feel right at home in the
Madison Theater Community.
Madison Theater has raised the bar for community
theatre with its many diverse theater companies and
playgrounds so everyone is sure to find something to
enjoy.
If you are interested in an evening of raw, live,
off-the-cuff entertainment, hit up the
improve-comedy joints like Monkey Business
Institute, located at the Glass Nickel Pizza Co., 2916
Atwood Ave. or Atlas Improv Company. At 609 E.
Washington Ave. Shows are Friday and Saturday
nights.
Take a walk on the wild side, or meek side, or scary
side, or silly side, or quirky side, or
thought-provoking side at Broom Street Theater where no show can be classified as a typical BST
show since BST provides a creative play space for
new playwrights, experimental theater, and theater
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2) StageQ, Inc., a theater company built on creating
"exhilarating, entertaining, challenging queer
theater... that engages positive social change" will be
ending their repertory runs of "Gertrude Stein and a
Companion" and "The Story of My Life" in early
March, but they will be back and blazin' with their
8th Annual "QUEER SHORTS 8" in June- a night of
theater you'll never forget and will always want to
remember!
3) Mercury Players Theatre closes "Circle Mirror
Transformation," directed by Madison legend, Greg
Harris in 2 short weeks so grab tickets now!! See
exactly why, and how, this company "challenges
participants and audiences to see themselves and their
world with a fresh perspective." Wow!
4) Strollers Theatre, also known as the people's theatre, has just closed the box-office hit, "Cat on a Hot
Tin Roof" - a steamy drama by the late, and great
Tennessee Williams and get ready for "Lobby Hero,"
the wacky, contemporary show about security cops
and their intriguing dilemmas, directed by Kelly
Fitzgerald. We love Nummy Cookies!
The Bartell also welcomes many other theatre groups
and companies to rock the space like Meghan Randolph's MTM (Musical Theatre of
Madison) and Jan Levine That’s KRASS (Kathie
Rasmussen's Women's Theatre).
Since MTM is "Madison's home for lesser known,
thought-provoking musical theatre." They concluded
the two-day stint of "Elegies for Angels, Punks, and
Raging Queens," with a star-studded cast of 45+
Madison talent. Stay tuned for Edgar Allen Poe's
"Nevermore," opening in May and "Bloody Bloody
Andrew Jackson," in mid-July. Not to mention the fun
Free Stuff like "Late Nite Five-Minute Musicals" and
"Miscast" - "an annual hit that joins local performers
singing songs from roles they will never - EVER play!"
KRASS will be rockin' space in spring, outer space,
that is! Showing for the first time ever on Planet
Earth, a new play by Kathleen Allison and Gail
Sterkel, "Ten Thousand Moons," a play about people
trying to make it thru together with lots of Sci-Fi
humor, elements of Star Trek and Lost in Space, but
with a fresher, Serenity-type feel. Believable
characters and true heart as well as just a fantastic SciFi play, written by some far-from-spacey chicks!
Let's take a few steps across town and check out a few
ensembles that are worth Whoop-De-Doo'n over!
WhoopDeDoo Productions, Inc. otherwise known
as Madison's Most Innovative Theater Company, run
by the most-famously innovative Michael Bruno
(seen on Live at Five, Bruno's Best) presents fun, audience-participative theater with many laughs and
sometimes food!! We'll keep you updated on latest
events and productions. Mr. Bruno is directing "Prop
8: the Gay Marriage Play" showing ONE-DAY
ONLY - Feb 13th at the Bartell Theatre.
Encore Studio for the Performing Arts is more than
just another “Madison Theater Company.” Encore
prides itself on being both a professional company, as
well as an almost-theater school, for people with
disabilities and those that support them. "Encore offers an inclusive and professional environment where
all people work together in the pursuit of artistic and
theatrical excellence." Encore is ran by founding
artistic director, resident playwright and musician-extraordinaire, KelsyAnne Schoenhaar. In less then one
week, Encore closes its dynamic show, "Going to
Temple," about a young girl with Asperger's
Syndrome's journey to see Temple Grandin. Get
tickets for the final two show dates on February 8th
and 9th!
Stay informed with Project Famous to find out about
Encore’s next show, "REAL LIFE."
Project Famous is a collective of Madison-based
artists who are inspired by creating art together in a
supportive and constructive environment. Artists of
all ages, skill levels, and abilities are welcome.
Membership can include musicians, performance
artists, filmmakers, vloggers, photographers, graphic
artists, writers, singers, actors, models, etc. Join the
cause and contact: [email protected]
KIDS KORNER
This is the spot for family-friendly theater; shows
acted, produced, written by young people, and for the
general thespian youth of Madison happenings.
Children's Theater of Madison will be opening their
next show "Too Many Frogs!" in less then two weeks.
Grab your tickets now! Also, look up awesome
classes for youth of all ages!
Keep an eye out for Monkey Business Institute
summer classes for kids and teens!
Proud Theater, whose mission is "to change the world
through the power of theater and the theater arts, and
to make a positive difference in the lives of LGBTQ
and allied youth through the tenets of art, heart and
activism!" is looking for interested youth, ages 13-18,
for its 2012–2013 season. To find out more, visit
Proud Theater Events or email Proud Theater.
Young Shakespeare Players is providing Free
admission to all performances of Shaw’s "Augustus
Does His Bit" & "The Music Cure" (February 7-8,
7pm and Feb 3rd & 10th, 5pm), as well as the Winter
Workshop, “Nightly Revels & New Jollity” (March
14-17, TBA) and "King Richard II" (April 26-May
5th, TBA).
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THE ARTS
STAGE DOOR
(ACTORS SEEKING AUDITONS)
Atlas Improv Co.: Call us at (608) 259-9999 to
audition to be on the Atlas Improv Co. Team.
Atlas Improv Auditions
Middleton Players Les Mis: Feb 15, 16, 17 for
more
information,
contact
Chris
[email protected]
MTG
boom:
Feb
24,
25
[email protected]
questions.
E-mail
with
CTM Aladdin: Mar 13, 14 Audition signups can
be done at CTM Auditions or by calling us at
608-255-2080
Alley Stage 2013 Season: Auditions will begin
at 5:30pm on Monday, February 11th in the
Rotunda Studio at Overture Center for the Arts.
Actors may arrive and review sides starting at
5:15. We will begin readings at 5:30. Auditioning
actors will be registered until 7pm. Alley Stage
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
(Have Skills and Want to Help)
Web - An Internet Series: Looking for a
production team, film crew, makeup artists and
costumers.
Go to Join Web for more information.
http://www.sanstalbot.com/bookofwebs
Vaudevillains - A weekly Project Famous
program showcasing Madison-based artists of
all kinds. Vaudevillains is Broadcast LIVE in
front of a studio audience every Tuesday from
7-8pm on Red Dragon TV. Get involved in the
production of Vaudevillains, whether acting,
stage crew, or public relations,
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we welcome new members.
All skill levels welcome!
Local Artists to be considered for the show
please email us with a media kit or your performer information. Email
[email protected]
Red Dragon Cultural Center is looking for
administrative help with scheduling acts,
managing the space, recruiting
sponsors/advertising, public relations, IT
support, video crew, and many other opportunities. All are currently volunteer positions. Visit
Red Dragon TV, Red Dragon Free Press, or Red
Dragon Clubhouse on Facebook for more information and to keep up-to-date on performance
and volunteer opportunities. Red Dragon
Cultural Center is located at 109 East Lakeside
Street in Madison, WI.
CALLING ALL MUSICIANS
• Have you LONGED to play your original music
Live and accessible to the whole world?
• Do you LOVE the idea of being in the spotlight
and showcasing your music on an actual stage
in front of a live audience?
• Do you WANT a knowledgeable and friendly
technical staff handling your recording and all
the details involved with a live performance?
• How would you LIKE three separate videos of
your Live performance with full editing and distribution rights?
You can have it all on Inna Godda Davida at Red
Dragon TV located in the Red Dragon Cultural
Center at 109 East Lakeside Street in Madison,
WI!
http://www.reddragontv.tv
Arden Lindner
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Jason Ocker
37
Adeline Peck
41
Last Night
Body Paint Artist: Dawn Marie Svanoe
The Inferno
Leather and Lace
Photo by Dawn Marie Svanoe
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Chez Bouché
Red Dragon Cultural Center
“Vaudevillains”
Photo by Simone LaPierre
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Whitney Mann
High Noon Saloon
Photo by Kelly Lajter
Royal Station and Vaudevillains
Red Dragon Cultural Center
“Vaudevillains”
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Last Night
Lords of the Trident
as DIO
High Noon Saloon
Faith Hills Have Eyes
High Noon Saloon
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I WA N T YO U
F O R P RO J E C T FA M O U S
F O R P RO J E C T FA M O U S
BE A WRITER, PHOTOGRAPHER,
OR SUPPORTER OF OUR MAGAZINE.
Project Famous is a volunteer based magazine and we are looking for enthusiastic members to join our cause.
CONTACT US [email protected] for available positions, letters to the editor, and advertisement.
Support your local arts and we’ll cover them.

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